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Chapter 132 Acquiring 10,000 Merit Points, the Chairman's Anxiety

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"That was exhilarating! This battle was so satisfying!"

Chi Fengcheng couldn't help but exclaim in admiration:

"I never expected that just a guard battalion, or even just a single battalion, would have such an effect."

Only then did he realize why Li Jianghe's troops were able to launch a counterattack against the Seya Detachment back in Teng County.

This is strength, this is confidence.

No wonder he's in the newspaper every day; if he had that ability, he could be in the newspaper every day too.

Li Jianghe opened his eyes, the system's voice still echoing in his mind.

Their counterattack resulted in significant losses, with nearly half of their troops being wiped out.

But the gains were enormous.

Not only did they recapture the lost districts through a counterattack, but they also defeated the Japanese support troops.

The entire force annihilated a total of 783 Japanese soldiers, and also destroyed 12 Japanese tanks and armored vehicles of various types.

Some Japanese troops were killed by the Northwest Army and were not counted in Li Jianghe's count of enemy casualties.

Even so, I gained nearly 100,000 merit points this time. After replenishing the tanks, personnel, and ammunition, I will still have at least 70,000 merit points left.

For the increasingly large independent third squadron, sufficient merit points are extremely necessary.

Otherwise, even when there is no battle, the consumption of personnel and equipment alone can deplete the merit points.

In the western district, the Japanese army also launched some attacks, but Seya Kei clearly knew that night fighting was not his forte, and his so-called attacks were only superficial.

He also purchased some modified tanks, added some brand-new troops, and upgraded some experienced squads.

It mainly involves the overall quality of soldiers and the upgrading of weapons and equipment.

After completing these tasks, Li Jianghe's troops in Taierzhuang City remained largely the same as before, ready to respond to the next battle at any time.

However, he was not in a hurry to launch a direct counterattack against Seya Kei's squad.

He knew that the real opponent was the Japanese 1st Independent Mixed Brigade, a mechanized force with a considerable number of tanks and armored vehicles, which posed a substantial threat to his armored forces.

Under these circumstances, Li Jianghe needs to proceed with caution and wait until the venomous snake emerges before devising a plan to eliminate it completely.

Even if we cannot annihilate them, we must inflict heavy damage on them so that they lose the ability to continue fighting.

Without a doubt, if this unit still existed, even if Tang Enbo's 20th Army Group could block the Japanese retreat route, the Japanese 1st Mixed Brigade would still be able to use its impact to tear a gap in the defensive line.

In the forward command post of the 10th Division, Rensuke Isogai looked at the retreating troops, a cold glint flashing in his sinister eyes.

Eighth Brigade Commander: Takehira Mitsuru

"We have a general understanding of the situation. Those enemies actually launched an attack on the last few blocks we occupied, despite being under the cover of our artillery fire."

Our troops were caught completely off guard; they never expected the enemy to use this method of warfare.

Rensuke Isogai was a seasoned veteran, but this method of combat still surprised him quite a bit.

"I never expected that these Chinese soldiers would have such courage and fighting spirit."

He sighed, and although he wanted to scold the troops who had withdrawn, he swallowed his words.

Sei Takehira also sighed in agreement.

"That's right, they gave me a completely new understanding of these Chinese troops."

When we encountered them before, these enemies basically collapsed at the first contact, and some even withdrew completely during the artillery bombardment.

Looking at the map of the command post, Isogai Rensuke fell into deep thought.

"Order the troops to rest temporarily, while remaining vigilant against enemy night attacks, and continue the offensive tomorrow morning."

After saying this, he instructed his staff to contact the North China Area Army Headquarters and request additional air force units to be transferred to Taierzhuang.

One air force squadron is far from enough; at least two more are needed.

At present, the Japanese army's advantage lies in its artillery and air force, while its infantry is finding it increasingly difficult to break through the enemy's defenses in frontal combat.

Of course, the most important thing is Li Jianghe's troops.

This unit, which previously seemed unremarkable, has become the mainstay of the entire Fifth War Zone.

Because of the presence of this unit, the Japanese army's advance in some key directions has become extremely difficult.

We must find a way to eliminate this unit.

As Rensuke Isogai pondered, how could he possibly eliminate him?

They are as tenacious as cockroaches and as cunning as foxes, making them a formidable opponent, even though Li Jianghe currently only has a force of over ten thousand men.

In Wuhan, the Chairman couldn't sleep, staring at the map hanging on the wall.

The map shows the battle situation around Taierzhuang.

The map shows the battle situation around Taierzhuang.

A few days ago, the Japanese army advanced triumphantly, and in just three days, they reached the walls of Taierzhuang.

The Northwest Army and the Guangxi Army's field troops on the outskirts collapsed almost immediately upon contact, and were no longer able to withstand the sharp offensive of the Japanese army head-on.

"Chairman, it's time to sleep. It's already 2 a.m.

Commander He glanced at his watch and whispered a reminder.

The Chairman did not turn his head, but looked at the map and said:

"Jingzhi, the Japanese army has amassed at least 100,000 troops to launch a fierce attack on Taierzhuang, and yesterday they launched a fierce assault on the city walls. Can the Northwest Army inside the city hold out?"

He could hardly help but worry, because the Northwest Army's performance in previous battles on the periphery had been far from satisfactory.

Of course, the Chairman did not blame the Northwest Army; he was well aware of the difficulties faced by this force.

After the defeat at Niangziguan, they received almost no decent reinforcements and were hastily dragged to the battlefield to face the fierce attacks of two elite Japanese divisions and several mixed brigades.

Only a small number of troops could provide support for them, and replacing them with the Central Army would probably not have been able to do much better.

Commander He pondered for a moment and said:

"Who is responsible for overseeing the gains and losses of Taierzhuang?"

"What do you mean?"

The chairman turned and asked.

Commander He then said:

"If Li Jianghe were to defend, the Japanese army would have a very difficult time breaking through."

But if only the Northwest Army comes to defend, they can't hold out, even if they fight to the last man.

The Chairman clearly didn't like the name "Li Jianghe," his brow furrowing slightly before relaxing.

Because he knew that Commander He was right.

Currently, in the entire Fifth War Zone, Tang Enbo needs to block the enemy's retreat route, so he cannot be stationed at Taierzhuang. Therefore, the only one who can enter Taierzhuang for defense is Li Jianghe.

"There's no need to discuss this person. Ultimately, the impact of one person on the overall situation in the war zone is limited."

The Chairman said this, intending to steer the conversation toward the current situation in Taierzhuang.

Just then, there was a knock at the door. The communications soldier reported to the commander:

"Urgent telegram from the Fifth War Zone."